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John F. Kennedy International Airport, opened on July 1, 1948, is one of the busiest in the country. Together with Newark and La Guardia airports, it serves the entire metropolitan area of New York and New Jersey. It operates with domestic and international flights to the entire globe.

Official Website: jfkairport.comNumber of Terminals - 6 - Terminals 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8, open 24 hours a day. A free train (AirTrain) links all terminals with each other, the parking lots and the car rental facilities.Annual passenger traffic: 62.6 million passengers went through it in 2019.Tel: +1 718 244 4444. On the Arrivals level of every terminal, there are information centres and travellers aid counters (Tel +1 718 656 4870).

Location

The airport is situated in Jamaica Queens, to the southeast of New York, about 19 km (12 miles) away from Manhattan.

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Parking services at New York JFK airport (JFK)

There are lots for short and long stays, linked to each other and to all terminals through the free AirTrain. Charging stations for electric vehicles are available. There are also two passenger pick-up zones (Cell Phone Lots) with no charge and a drop-off area (Kiss and Fly). More information: Tel +1 718 244 4168. Rates

Services for passengers with special needs

Facilities include ramps, adapted telephones and toilets, designated parking spots close to the entrance to the terminals, accessible drinking fountains, relief areas for service animals. The transportation systems are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility. Inform your airline in advance about any special needs.